Trump-Appointed U.S. Attorney Investigates New Jersey Governor Over ICE Cooperation Policy

Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba launches a criminal probe into Gov. Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin for allegedly obstructing federal immigration enforcement under New Jersey's 2018 Immigrant Trust Directive.

Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced an investigation into New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin for limiting state police cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
The probe focuses on the 2018 Immigrant Trust Directive, which restricts New Jersey law enforcement from assisting ICE unless under specific court orders.
Habba stated that the investigation serves as a warning to officials who obstruct federal immigration enforcement, indicating potential criminal charges for obstruction or concealment.
The investigation is tied to broader Trump administration efforts to enforce strict immigration laws and pressure Democratic-led states with sanctuary policies.
Murphy and Platkin have not commented on the investigation, but Platkin defended the directive as settled law upheld by federal courts.

The Philadelphia Inquirer